Avondale, PA – To-Jo Mushrooms announced today that both its packing and processing plants have attained certification under the SQF 2000 Standard at Level 3, the highest level of compliance. Both To-Jo plants were awarded Excellent (E) ratings by The Steritech Group, a licensed SQF certification body, after scoring over 99.0% on their certification audits. The stringent SQF (Safe Quality Food) standard has been accorded benchmark status by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GSFI), an international accreditation program based in Brussels.
To-Jo’s President Anthony D’Amico, the forth-generation family leader of To-Jo Mushrooms stated, “The SQF Level 3 certification is a reflection of our commitment to the continuous improvement of our Food Safety and Food Quality Management Systems. This has been a major opportunity for learning and growth of our entire team, and has involved continuing training and education because all of our employees at every level have a major impact on safety, quality and the ultimate satisfaction of our customers. We are extremely proud to join other SQF-certified suppliers who share our commitment to implementing world-class standards for Food Safety and Food Quality.”
A further indication of the Company complete Food Safety Management Program, To-Jo’s Farms and all its principal mushroom suppliers are certified under the Mushroom Good Agricultural Practices (MGAP) program managed by USDA. The MGAP program requires controls at the mushroom farms over product handling, employee hygiene, farm sanitation, pest management and other areas critical to food safety.
To-Jo Mushrooms is a producer/grower of fresh mushrooms including whites, brown and specialty and a processor of value added mushroom products. Distribution to some 28 states of its fresh products is by a company operated fleet; value added processed products are distributed nationally.
A fourth generation family owned company, To-Jo Mushrooms & its Affiliated Companies are recognized for its commitment to Quality, Innovation and Service while maintaining a legacy of environmental stewardship and food safety. Visit the Company’s website at www.to-jo.com and connect with our online community via Facebook and YouTube.
Source: To-Jo Mushrooms Inc.
